Five Second Rule for dropped food? Try 30


	Five Second Rule for dropped food? Try 30

Newfman

6-13-2007 5:20 AM

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6-13-2007 9:59 AM

falconz

There's been several studies done on this 'rule'. Some evidence points to bacteria being able to 'stick' to food within a second of contact. Which study should we believe? I'll err on the side of caution.

6-13-2007 11:18 AM

dorine

I still won't eat something that the bottom of shoes has touched.

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